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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India administered more than 1.13 Cr vaccine doses in last 24 hours
Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 69.90 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 97.48%
31,222 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 1.19% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 74 days
In a landmark achievement to India’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, more than 1.13 Crore COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered yesterday. This feat has been achieved thrice in last 11 days.With the administration of 1,13,53,571vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, country’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the cumulative figure of 69.90Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 72,26,439sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,61,392
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2nd Dose
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85,01,490
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,31,433
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2nd Dose
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1,36,58,274
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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27,76,44,784
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2nd Dose
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3,59,16,927
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,80,26,694
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2nd Dose
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5,89,70,434
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,03,51,520
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2nd Dose
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4,72,99,828
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Total
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69,90,62,776
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of42,942 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,22,24,937.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.48%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 72 consecutive days now.
31,222 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently3,92,864. Active cases presently constitute 1.19% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 15,26,056tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 53.31 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.56% remains less than 3% for the last 74 days now. The Daily Positivity rate dips to2.05%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below3% for last 8 days and below 5% for 92 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
179.13 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 49,948
Active cases stand at 0.12%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.68%
8,055 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,06,150
3,993 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
77.43 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 8,73,395 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Finance
FM: Ask the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  to keep pace with technology and use the latest technological tools such as data analytics in fighting the menace of smuggling of sensitive contraband items such as gold and narcotics among others.
DRI celebrates its Diamond Jubilee on its 60th Foundation Day in the national capital today.
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley exhorted the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence , the premier anti-smuggling intelligence and investigation agency of the country, to keep pace with technology and realign itself to the ever changing economic scenario in order to counter and curb the menace of circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes , illicit international trade of wildlife and environmentally sensitive items, clandestine export of antiques and trade-based money laundering offences among others. The Finance Minister Shri Jaitley was addressing the august gathering including senior officers and staff of DRI among others at a function organised to mark the DRI Diamond Jubilee and DRI Foundation Day Celebrations 2017 in New Delhi today. The Finance Minister Shri Jaitley asked the officers to find new and innovative techniques to thwart the new ways of smuggling of sensitive contraband items such as gold and narcotics, and detecting import-export related commercial frauds. He asked them to continue to exhibit the passion and dedication in the light of threat of increased smuggling across the borders and multifarious means of commercial frauds presenting a challenge to DRI, and especially to use the latest technological tools such as data analytics in fighting this challenge successfully.
Earlier, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley congratulated the DRI, its officers and staff on their past performance. He also appreciated the inaugural issue of DRI Publication ‘Smuggling in India Report’ released on the occasion and lauded the idea of presenting DRI Martyr’s Medals, done for the first time.
Over the years, as an organisation, the DRI has carved a niche for itself in the field of investigation and law enforcement, adapting and realigning itself to the ever changing economic scenario. DRI occupies a position of eminence in matters of national security and economic health, playing key role in the Government’s efforts against black money, and in protection of environment and preservation of India’s rich and ancient cultural heritage.
This year the organisation completed 60 years  of its establishment. A function to commemorate the occasion was organised in the national capital here today. The Finance Minister Shri Jaitley was the Chief Guest of the event and the Minister of State  Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Finance Secretary and Ms. Vanaja N Sarna, Chairperson, CBEC were also present among others on the occasion.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Inflow Technologies Private Limited by Savex Technologies Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of Inflow Technologies Private Limited by Savex Technologies Private Limited.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of Inflow Technologies Private Limited  by Savex Technologies Private Limited .
Savex is engaged in the distribution of Information and Communication Technologies  products in India, largely catering to the consumer and mixed segment. It functions as an intermediary between original equipment manufacturers  / original brand manufacturers and the large scale resellers, value added resellers, wholesalers, system integrators, e-commerce networks, etc.
Inflow is a distributor of ICT products, largely catering to the enterprise segment. It functions as an intermediary between technology vendors / OEMs and largescale service providers, resellers, value added resellers and system integrators.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves ratification of the eleventh Additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union  as contained in the Eleventh Additional Protocol to the Constitution signed during the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union held at Abidjan  from 9-27 August, 2021.
The approval enables the Department of Posts, Government of India to have the “Instrument of Ratification” signed by the Hon’ble President of India and have the same deposited with the Director General of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
This would fulfil the obligations arising from Article 25 and 30 of the UPU Constitution which provides for ratification of the amendments to the Constitution adopted by a Congress as soon as possible by the member countries.
In brief, the amendments to the Constitution of UPU adopted by the 27th UPU Congress ensure further legal clarity and stability to the Acts of the Union, bring terminological consistencies, resolve many long-standing discrepancies in the text and accommodate provisions for ‘acceptance or approval’ of the Acts in consistency with Vienna Conventions on Law of Treaties, 1969.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt  extended upto 31.03.2022
The Government announced creation of ‘Distressed Assets Fund- - Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs’ on 13th May, 2020, under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package.
Accordingly, a scheme viz. ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt’ was approved by the Government on 1st June, 2020 and the scheme was launched on 24th June, 2020 to provide credit facility through lending institutions to the promoters of stressed MSMEs viz. SMA-2 and NPA accounts who are eligible for restructuring as per RBI guidelines on the books of the Lending institutions. This scheme was to remain in operation till 31.03.2021.
In order to keep the avenues of assistance to stressed MSME Units open, the Government had earlier decided to extend this scheme for six months from 31.03.2021 to 30.09.2021.
On the basis of the requests received from the stakeholders of the scheme, the Government has decided to further extend it by a period of another six months beyond 30.09.2021. The scheme will now remain operational till 31.03.2022.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Presenting to you the IFFI 53 Palette: The Official Festival Catalogue
#IFFIWood, November 17, 2022
“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking”, says Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. As we get ready to embark on the cinematic celebration that is IFFI, maybe it is time we told ourselves that if we only watch the films that everyone else is watching, we can only think, live and experience what everyone else gets to experience?
Yes, we believe one of the features which makes film festivals special is the eclectic collection of artistic brilliance they present to us. Now in the 53rd edition, that precisely is one of the goals of the International Film Festival of India - to bring the best of both Indian and international cinema to audiences in India and abroad.
So, here goes. As we embark on the celebration of films, we present to you the festival palette. Do take a look at the catalogues of Indian Cinema and International Cinema.
Here’s the Indian Cinema Catalogue for IFFI 53: click here
And here’s the International Cinema Catalogue for IFFI 53: click here.
We hope it helps all those attending IFFI in person in Goa to choose the greater beauties, so to say, to plan your celebration based on your aspirations for getting inspired by the celebration.
And in case you are not attending the festival in person in Goa, we hope that the offering inspires you to attend, at least in mind, heart and soul, if not in body.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari discusses Progress of India – Myanmar Transport Connectivity Projects with his Myanmar Counterpart Mr U Thant Sin Maung
The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation held a meeting with the Myanmar Minister for Communication and Transport Mr U Thant Sin Maung in New Delhi today to discuss the progress of the ongoing India – Myanmar Transport Connectivity Projects. The two sides discussed the status of the project for upgradation of the Kalewa-Yagyi stretch of the India-Myanmar-Thailand  Trilateral Highway, starting Imphal-Mandalay bus service and a bilateral Motor Vehicles Agreement between the two countries.
The upgradation of the Kalewa-Yagyi stretch of IMT is being executed by National Highways Authority of India. NHAI informed that the project is running well within time and they hope to complete it before the scheduled date of completion.
The two sides also expressed keenness to start the Imphal-Mandalay bus service soon. India and Myanmar had operationalized the Land Border Crossing Agreement earlier this year. The agreement allows nationals from the two countries holding valid passport and visa to cross over without requiring special permission. Now both countries have to select bus operators to run the service. Once the service starts, bus from India will take passengers to Myanmar border where they will transfer to the bus run by Myanmar operator for travelling further into Myanmar. Likewise, India bound Myanmar nationals will transfer into bus run by Indian operator for further travel into India.
Both countries expressed their eagerness to further carry forward the process of connectivity by signing a bilateral Motor Vehicles Agreement for seamless movement of cargo and passenger movement. The draft agreement is under discussion and the two sides are keen to finalize it soon.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Laws for Flood Management
Flood management including erosion control falls within the purview of the States and accordingly, flood management and anti-erosion schemes are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governments as per their priority. The Union Government supplements the efforts of the States by providing technical guidance and also promotional financial assistance for management of floods in critical areas. Flood plain zoning has been recognised as an effective non-structural measure for flood management. Flood plain zoning measures aim at demarcating zones or areas likely to be affected by floods of different magnitude or frequencies and probability levels, and specify the types of permissible developments in these zones, so that whenever flood occur, the damage can be minimized. Being a state subject, the action for demarcation of flood plain areas and regulating the activities therein, is to be undertaken by respective State Governments. Government of India has continuously impressed upon the States the need to adopt flood plain zoning approach. A model draft bill for flood plain zoning legislation was also circulated by the Union Government to all the States in the year 1975 for their consideration and enactment of suitable legislation. This model bill envisages zoning of flood plain of a river according to flood frequencies and defines the type of use of flood plain. The States of Manipur, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir have enacted the legislation. National Mission for Clean Ganga  has also time to time advised all Sates in Ganga basin for demarcation, delineation and notification of river flood plains and removal of encroachment from river bed/floodplain of the river Ganga and its tributaries in adherence to the River Ganga [Rejuvenation, Protection and Management] Authorities Order, 2016. Many States have expressed their reservations on implementing floodplain zoning due to reasons like high population density, non availability of sufficient land for relocating the people occupying flood plains, etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture administers ‘Financial Assistance to Veteran Artists’ scheme to provide financial assistance to veteran artists of the country of the age of 60 years and above.
The Ministry of Culture administers a Scheme by the name of ‘Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists’  to provide financial assistance to veteran artists of the country of the age of 60 years and above in the form of monthly artists pension. It has been the endeavor of the Government to make continuous efforts to ensure that pension to the beneficiaries is disbursed in a timely manner. However, the disbursement of financial assistance to the recommended artists is subject to submission of requisite documents by the beneficiaries selected under the Scheme such as Digital Life Certificate, Income Certificates etc. Non-submission of requisite documents from the selected beneficiaries in time, results in delay in disbursal of pension to them.
Once all requisite documents are received from the beneficiaries, all efforts are made to process the disbursement of pension expeditiously. As release of artist pension is an ongoing process, action is being taken continuously to release the pending payments as and when requisite documents are received from the beneficiaries.
Ministry of Culture has entrusted the Life Insurance Corporation  vide an MoU in 2009 for disbursing the monthly artists pension to selected beneficiaries prior to the year 2017.
The performance of LIC is reviewed from time to time and advisories are issued to them for timely disbursal of artists beneficiaries upon receipt of requisite documents from them and to submit a quarterly report in this regard. To cut down the delay in disbursal of pension to the old artists, release of artists pension to the selected beneficiaries is made by the Ministry itself upon receipt of requisite documents from them from the year 2017-18.
This reply was given by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Election Commission
Biennial Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly 
The term of 07 members of Karnataka Legislative Council elected by the members of respective Legislative Assembly  is expiring on 30.06.2020. Details are given as under: -
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Name of the Member
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Date of Retirement
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Naseer Ahmed
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30.06.2020
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2.
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Jayamma
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3.
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M.C. Venugopal
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N.S. Bose Raju
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H.M. Revanna
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T.A. Sharavana
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D.U. Mallikarjuna
The Commission, after receiving inputs from CEO, Karnataka has decided that above mentioned biennial elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council by members of Legislative Assembly be held in accordance with the following programme:
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Dates
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Issue of Notification
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11th June, 2020 
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Last Date of making nominations
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18th June, 2020 
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Scrutiny of nominations
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19th June, 2020 
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Last date for withdrawal of candidatures
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22nd June, 2020 
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Date of Poll
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29th June, 2020 
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Hours of Poll
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09:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Counting of Votes
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29th June, 2020  at 05:00 pm
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Date before which election shall be completed
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30th June, 2020 
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Adequate measures for close monitoring of the election process by appointing observers shall be taken to ensure free and fair election.
Commission has also directed the Chief Secretary of the State to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the elections.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister to inaugurate the 2nd Young Superintendent of Police Conference tomorrow
Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, will inaugurate the 2nd Conference of Young Superintendent of Police being organized by Bureau of Police Research & Development  here tomorrow. The two-day conference will be attended by over 100 Superintendents of Police and senior officers from the States and CAPFs.
The theme of the Conference is “Predictive Policing and Contemporary Challenges for Indian Police Forces” and aims to create awareness among young Superintendents of Police and Commandants regarding latest technologies in areas of Artificial Intelligence; Predictive Policing/ Crime Analytics/ Big data Analytics; Geospatial Technology; Cyber Crime; Surveillance Tracking & UAVs; CCTV Equipment, for effective delivery of Police Services to citizens.
Along with the conference, a National Level Police Expo is also being organized in association with various knowledge partners and stakeholders. BPR&D is mandated to create an interface between technology developers  and representatives of law enforcement agencies through expositions & demonstrations of latest technologies/gadgets related to police modernisation. This is expected to act as force multiplier. Hi-tech policing will help in building up of safe as well as smart cities, besides augmenting the quality and pace of delivering of police services in real time.
The closing address at the conference would be delivered by Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Dr. Kiran Bedi on July 27, 2018.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS VISIT DA NANG, VIETNAM
As part of Indian Navy’s deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Da Nang, Vietnam on 19 May 23. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Vietnam People’s Navy.
The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties & enhancing cooperation between the navies of both countries. During the visit, personnel from both the navies will engage in a wide range of professional interactions, deck visits, social interactions and sports fixtures, to further strengthen their bonds of friendship.
Earlier this month, both ships participated in the inaugural edition of the ASEAN – India Maritime Exercise  aimed at promoting maritime cooperation, enhancing trust and confidence between ASEAN navies and Indian Navy.
The ships are also scheduled to exercise with the Vietnam People’s Navy at sea to share best practices and enhance interoperability.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
V.O. Chidambaranar Port handles longest Windmill blades
V.O. Chidambaranar Port witnessed another landmark this week with handling wind blades of length 81.50 metres, the longest of its kind handled through VOC Port. The loading of the 81.50 metre long wind blades  was carried out diligently using Ship’s Hydraulic cranes with utmost care to the safety of the cargo and cargo handling workers.
M/s. Nordex Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd, the Shippers, have expressed their appreciation towards VOC Port’s capability & efficiency in handling such over dimensional Cargo. The Wind mill blades and towers were safely transported using specialized retractable wind blade and tower transportation trucks all the way from Vengal  to Tuticorin.
The Vessel ‘M.V. MYS Dezhneva’, with overall Length  of 142.8 metres, was berthed at the Port on 18.01.2022 and loaded with 6 numbers of 81.50 Metre long wind blades and 12 numbers of 77.10 Metre long wind blades. On completion of loading, the Vessel sailed from VOC Port for the Port of Rostock, Germany, on 20th January 2022.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port is witnessing a remarkable surge in handling of windmill blades and windmill blade towers. The Port had handled 2898 windmill blades and 1248 windmill towers during the last Financial year.
Considering the Port’s infrastructure, availability of adequate storage space & congestion free 8 lane Port approach roads and seamless National Highway connectivity, global Manufacturers of Windmill blade such as Vestas, Nordex, Siemens, LM Power and GE are regularly using VOC Port as their preferred gateway Port for the export of Windmill blades.